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EO53 GMX

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,038 mi
Last recorded104,038 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 GMX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 104,038 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 102,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 101,160 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 100,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 98,966 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 98,966 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 97,607 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 96,000 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 94,047 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 91,465 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 91,353 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,406 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 84,634 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 84,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 79,539 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,361 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 69,944 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,668 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,205 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 60,205 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,957 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,397 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,453 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 45,453 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 40,673 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 40,673 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,623 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?

Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,470
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
13,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,998
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,937
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,411
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,032
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,840
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EO53 GMX is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,781 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Charade fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO53 GMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Charade typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EO53 GMX registered?

EO53 GMX is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EO53 GMX safe to buy?

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